Weight Check-In

So I have come to a realization of sorts.  The numbers on the scale really do not mean that much to me.  Note that I said that much.  Of course I will periodically check, but the way my clothes feel is the best indicator for me.  I was at the Doctors today for a full check up and he told me that I am at the perfect weight for my age and height.  He actually told me I could afford to gain a few pounds!  I said "No Thank you - I just worked hard to lose 5! "  I will continue to work out to tone what I have, but I hope in the end that will be enough.  I have to just learn to be happy with my body and appreciate that it has produced and grown two perfect little boys.

Corrections for Dieting

As I went to bed last night, I was thinking of this post.  I need to make a minor correction to what I said.  I have not since gained 15-20 lbs.  I have retained 15-20 lbs after giving birth the second time.

Also, I have recently joined a Zumba toning class and I LOVE IT!

Dieting.......

I haven't been on here in a long time.  For the first time in my life I am on a serious diet.  I have never been a larger person - ever.  Before having children I was about 100-115 lbs.  After giving birth to our oldest, I dropped the weight within a few months and was back to 115 lbs.  I was in great shape.  When I got pregnant with our second boy, I had a hard time gaining weight and was getting worried that I was not gaining enough to support the fetus.  Funny how things change.  We have two healthy, beautiful boys and now I am at a point where 2 years later, I can't seem to get my body back.

I attribute the weight loss after my first pregnancy to walking A LOT!  I had joined a baby hiking group where women just like me walked all over the place with our babies.  After our second son, I could not walk as much as our oldest did not want to be sitting in a stroller all of the time.  Who could blame him, he was 27 months old.  He would rather go to the park to play.  Where did that leave me - sitting with an infant.  I continued with Yoga, but I should have joined an aerobics class.

Ok, no more excuses.  I didn't do these things so I gained 15-20 lbs.  I am still not a big person, but I am not comfortable in my body.  We are going to the Caribbean again this January and I refuse to go feeling self conscious.

For anyone out there who knows about, or has done the South Beach Diet you will understand that the first 2 weeks (or Phase 1) is the hardest.  During this time you are not allowed any carbs or fruit.  Yes fruit!  I am on day 7 and at last weigh in I have lost 4.5 lbs.  They claim that you can lose 8-12 during this time.  I hope that I can pull it off.  During Phase 2, you reintroduce some of these illegal foods back into your system.  You can continue to lose up to a pound a week.  This is a stage that you continue until you are at your target weight.

I hope to have that beach body back soon.  Wish me luck.